Local News – Issue 237

Larsen Back At Celtic As Middendorp Gets The Boot Bloemfontein Celtic have announced the sacking of Ernst Middendorp, with Clinton Larsen back in charge. Siwelele were held to a goalless draw by Moroka Swallows today – a result which saw them…

International News – Issue 237

UEFA Champions League Draw The Champions League last-16 draw has unfolded and brought us some interesting ties, most of all Manchester City against Barcelona.Both teams met at the same stage last season as Barcelona easily progressed against the English champions. Real…

Capital One Cup Preview

The Capital One Cup quarter-finals are upon us and there are some cracking encounters lined-up. Premier league heavyweights Chelsea and Liverpool both play away to strong Championship sides while Tottenham and Newcastle provide us with the only all Premier…

Porto v Benfica Preview

Portuguese Primeira | Sunday 14 December | Estadio do Dragao | 22:00 Portugal will come to a standstill on Sunday as the country’s biggest football clubs clash in what is dubbed the O Classico. Current league champions and log leaders Benfica will travel to…

Man United v Liverpool Preview

English Premier League | Sunday 14 December | Old Trafford | 15:30Every football league in the world has its one mammoth clash. In Spain, there’s the El Clasico, in Italy you have the Milan Derby, in South Africa we have the Soweto…

Spanish La Liga Preview

It seems Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo’s presence in the Spanish La Liga means records are being broken on a weekly basis. Ronaldo has now scored more La Liga hat-tricks than anyone else after netting all three goals in…

Commodore’s EPL Picks

Well now, folks, we're back in the money. Whisper it softly, for these are early days yet, and such runs are notoriously skittish. One wrong move and we'll be back scrounging around for one last dime to turn into…

Glenn Verbauwhede – Fact File

Verbauwhede Has No Regrets Over Sundowns SwitchProbably every Belgian football fan knows the name Glenn Verbauwhede. However, the goalkeeper has failed to make a name for himself in South Africa since signing for Mamelodi Sundowns last season. The 29…

Yacine Brahimi: Player Profile

Voted BBC’s Best African PlayerPersonal informationDate of birth: 8 February 1990Age: 24Place of birth: Paris, FranceHeight: 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)Playing position: Attacking midfielderClub information Current team: PortoNumber: 8Youth career 1997–2000: Montreuil2000–2004: Vincennois2003–2006: Clairefontaine2004–2006: Paris Saint-Germain2006–2009: RennesSenior career 2009–2013: Rennes 53…

International News – Issue 236

City Suffer Blow As Aguero Ruled Out Until Next Year Sergio Aguero faces a lengthy layoff due to the knee ligament damage suffered during Saturday’s 1-0 win over Everton, though Manchester City are hopeful he will be out for no longer than…

Local News – Issue 236

Hoffenheim Offer Musona To Chiefs German Bundesliga club Hoffenheim have approached Kaizer Chiefs, offering them Knowledge Musona ahead of the January transfer window.Stuart Baxter said that Hoffenheim have come back knocking on their door regarding the unsettled Zimbabwean striker. Chiefs’ intentions to bring Musona…

UEFA Champions League Preview

The final round of group stage matches for the UEFA Champions League are now upon us, and what crucial games they are. With so many great teams qualified, it can get very tricky. Matchday five produced some enchanting football…